Zero Tolerance Knives and Rick Hinderer team up again to create the Zero Tolerance 0566. More compact than its larger brothers, the 0560 and 0561, the 0566 is built for pure performance in an EDC-perfect size.

On the performance end, the blade is S35VN powdered steel. S35VN offers toughness and resistance to edge chipping with no loss of wear resistance. The formula also enables the 0566's blade to be sharpened to hair-popping levels. For a secure grip, the front scale is textured G10. The back is all stainless steel with a sturdy frame lock and lockbar stabilizer. The 0566 opens quickly and easily with the assisted opening system.

The 0566 offers Zero Tolerance's quad-mounting system so users can choose tip-up/tip-down, left- or right-handed carry. And because it's a deep-carry clip, the knife will sit comfortably deep in the pocket.

For Rick Hinderer style in an easy-carry size, the 0566 fits the bill.

Specifications

Blade Length: 3.25 in. (8.25 cm)

Closed Length: 4.45 in. (11.3 cm)

Overall Length: 7.70 in. (19.6 cm)

SpeedSafe assisted opening system

Frame lock, lockbar stabilizer

Quad-mount (tip-up/tip-down; left/right hand), deep-carry clip

Steel: S35VN, stonewashed finish

Handle: Textured G10 front, stainless steel back

Designer: Rick Hinderer

Weight: 5.4 oz. (150.3 g)

Made in USA

UPC Code: 087171035246

Badges

Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.

Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.

S35VN
A tougher steel than S30V, it retains the excellent corrosive properties and ability to take an edge, but improves on the ability to hold that edge.

Made in USA
This product is USA born and raised.

G10 Handles
Formed in a sheet under high pressure by combining fiberglass and an epoxy resin binder. These handles are lightweight and shaped to ensure a solid grip.

Customer Reviews

I keep reading all of these reviews about how difficult the flipper is to use....Really ? Both of mine are butter smooth for a knife In this price range. The thumb studs are meant more as a blade stop than an actual way of deploying the blade. I abuse one of mine daily at work, and the other, which is a very low serial number knife, sits in my safe. The lock is very solid and easy to use as well. I say this is a great knife for the price.

de-assist this knife as soon as you get it out of the box, you will like it much better as a manual flipper. knife has good ergos and a perfect size for edc (imo). but d#mn is it tough to open while the torsion bar is still in it. [email protected] near took this knife back until i decided to de assist it. now it flips buttery smooth and still centers great. this is my first experiance with elmax steel but so far so good been edcing this knfe with moderate to hard use and the edge is holding up great! id recomend this knife to anyone, just de assist it first and you will love it. only gave it 4 of 5 stars due the difficulty opening with the torsion bar in place.

Okay i'll get my one con out of the way first, this knife is not light by any means and I with they made a titanium version. With that said I love mine, I took the spring assist out and use it as a manual flipper and it's been great so far. After a little break-in it opens smoothly and quickly. This was my first Elmax and so far I like it better than S30V I am able to sharpen it quicker and it keeps an edge much longer. Gimping is just right and gives me enough traction without being uncomfortable and having a 4 position clip that carries deep is a nice bonus. All in all, great knife.

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